Dolphin Subsidiary The Door Expands Hospitality Footprint as Jesse Gerstein Rejoins with Top Tier Hospitality Client Roster
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) announced that Jesse Gerstein has rejoined its subsidiary The Door | idea house, bringing a significant portfolio of prestigious hospitality and culinary clients. The notable additions include Big Green Egg, Stretch Pizza, and several acclaimed chefs including Michelin-starred Fabio Trabocchi and pastry chef Fany Gerson.
The Door, named #1 Agency of the Year by the Observer in 2025, has also expanded its culinary roster with other notable clients including James Beard & Emmy Award-winning chef Vivian Howard, Thai BBQ concept Unglo, and various other prestigious restaurants and culinary brands. This expansion reinforces The Door's position as a leading agency in the food and hospitality sector.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) ha annunciato il ritorno di Jesse Gerstein nella sua controllata The Door | idea house, che porta con sé un importante portafoglio di clienti di rilievo nel settore dell'ospitalità e della gastronomia. Tra le new entry figurano Big Green Egg, Stretch Pizza e diversi chef di spicco, tra cui il pluristellato Michelin Fabio Trabocchi e la pasticcera Fany Gerson.
The Door, eletta Agenzia dell'Anno 2025 dall'Observer, ha inoltre ampliato il suo roster culinario con altri nomi importanti come la chef vincitrice di James Beard e Emmy Vivian Howard, il concept Thai BBQ Unglo e numerosi altri ristoranti e brand gastronomici di prestigio. Questa crescita conferma la leadership de The Door nel settore food e hospitality.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) anunció que Jesse Gerstein se ha reincorporado a su filial The Door | idea house, aportando un destacado portafolio de clientes en el ámbito de la hostelería y la gastronomía. Entre las incorporaciones están Big Green Egg, Stretch Pizza y varios chefs reconocidos, incluidos el con estrella Michelin Fabio Trabocchi y la pastelera Fany Gerson.
The Door, nombrada Agencia del Año 2025 por el Observer, también ha ampliado su lista culinaria con otros clientes relevantes como la chef ganadora de un James Beard y un Emmy Vivian Howard, el concepto Thai BBQ Unglo y diversos restaurantes y marcas gastronómicas de prestigio. Esta expansión refuerza la posición de The Door como agencia líder en el sector gastronómico y de la hospitalidad.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN)이 자회사 The Door | idea house에 제시 거스틴(Jesse Gerstein)이 합류했다고 발표했습니다. 그는 명망 있는 호스피탈리티 및 요식업 고객 포트폴리오를 가져왔습니다. 주요 신규 고객으로는 Big Green Egg, Stretch Pizza, 미쉐린 스타 셰프 Fabio Trabocchi와 페이스트리 셰프 Fany Gerson 등 여러 유명 셰프들이 포함됩니다.
Observer가 선정한 2025년 에이전시 오브 더 이어인 The Door는 제임스 비어드상과 에미상을 수상한 셰프 Vivian Howard, 태국식 바비큐 콘셉트 Unglo 등 다른 저명한 고객들로도 요리팀을 확장했습니다. 이러한 확장은 The Door가 푸드 및 호스피탈리티 분야의 선도 에이전시라는 입지를 더욱 공고히 함을 보여줍니다.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) a annoncé le retour de Jesse Gerstein au sein de sa filiale The Door | idea house, qui apporte un portefeuille important de clients réputés dans l'hôtellerie et la gastronomie. Parmi les arrivées notables figurent Big Green Egg, Stretch Pizza ainsi que plusieurs chefs de renom, dont le chef étoilé Michelin Fabio Trabocchi et la pâtissière Fany Gerson.
The Door, élue Agence de l'Année 2025 par l'Observer, a également enrichi son catalogue culinaire avec d'autres clients prestigieux tels que la cheffe lauréate des James Beard et Emmy Vivian Howard, le concept Thai BBQ Unglo et divers autres restaurants et marques gastronomiques renommés. Cette expansion confirme la position de leader de The Door dans le secteur de la restauration et de l'hôtellerie.
Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) gab bekannt, dass Jesse Gerstein zu seiner Tochtergesellschaft The Door | idea house zurückgekehrt ist und dabei ein bedeutendes Portfolio renommierter Hospitality- und Gastronomiekunden mitbringt. Zu den bemerkenswerten Neuzugängen zählen Big Green Egg, Stretch Pizza sowie mehrere hochkarätige Köche, darunter der Michelin-gekrönte Fabio Trabocchi und die Konditorin Fany Gerson.
The Door, vom Observer zur Agentur des Jahres 2025 gekürt, hat seine kulinarische Kundenliste zudem um weitere namhafte Partner wie die mit James Beard- und Emmy-Preisen ausgezeichnete Köchin Vivian Howard, das Thai-BBQ-Konzept Unglo und diverse weitere angesehene Restaurants und Gastronomiemarken erweitert. Diese Entwicklung stärkt The Doors Position als führende Agentur im Food- und Hospitality-Sektor.
- Strategic expansion in the hospitality sector with addition of high-profile clients
- Acquisition of marquee clients including Michelin-starred chefs and award-winning restaurants
- Recognition as #1 Agency of the Year by the Observer in 2025
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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 26, 2025 / Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) today announced that Jesse Gerstein has rejoined its subsidiary The Door | idea house in a senior role, bringing with him a slate of marquee hospitality and culinary clients including Big Green Egg, the award-winning Stretch Pizza and chef Wylie Dufresne; Michelin-starred chef Fabio Trabocchi; acclaimed pastry chef Fany Gerson; hospitality innovator Kevin Lillis and his Dallas-based restaurant group including Jaxon, Shoals; as well as the eagerly anticipated Indian restaurant Jashan in Dallas from Prasanna Singaruju.
The addition of Gerstein's roster underscores The Door's continued growth as a leading agency in the food and hospitality space, where the firm already represents some of the most influential chefs, restaurants, and culinary brands in the country.
"Expanding our hospitality division has been a key driver of The Door's growth, and Jesse's return accelerates that trajectory," said Tara Melega, President of The Door. "The strength of his client relationships immediately broadens our portfolio, positioning us to deliver even greater value for our partners and continued momentum for the agency."
Gerstein's clients range from iconic brands to world-renowned chefs and restaurants, and he brings with him over two decades of culinary experience and relationships. They include the James Beard award-winning Fabio Trabocchi's Michelin-starred Fiola, the luxurious seafood destination Fiola Mare, the Spanish-inspired Del Mar, and his homage to all things pasta in Sfoglina, each with strong roots in the nation's capital; celebrated chef Wylie Dufresne, whose NY-based Stretch Pizza was just named among the 50 Top Pizzerias in the US; iconic grill brand Big Green Egg as well as the James Beard-nominated Fany Gerson, whose Fan-Fan Doughnuts and La Newyorkina are favorites of countless New Yorkers.
The Door has consistently expanded its culinary footprint by pairing category-defining chefs and restaurants with powerful storytelling and strategic communications. New and returning clients brought in this summer by Door executives Tara Melega, Jason Greenspan, Erika Gable and other team members include:
Vivian Howard, James Beard & Emmy Award-winning chef, author & TV host
Unglo, an exciting 'Moo Krata' Thai BBQ concept from the renowned Chef Nate Limwong
The new Long Island City location of acclaimed Thai noodle bar Soothr
La Dong, a Michelin-recognized Vietnamese restaurant in Union Square
LA-based restaurants Lielle, from famed Swedish Chef Marcus Jernmark and Hermon's from the award-winning Last Word Hospitality
ABOUT DOLPHIN
Named the #1 Agency of the Year by the Observer in 2025, Dolphin (NASDAQ:DLPN) is a strategic marketing consultancy comprised of top executives from the leading firms across every marketing practice- public relations, influencer and social media marketing, talent management, branding, talent booking, events, and social impact - including 42West, The Door, Shore Fire Media, Elle Communications, Special Projects, The Digital Dept., and Always Alpha. Its long-standing Entertainment division produces acclaimed film, television, and digital content with high-profile partners, while at the nucleus is a venture incubator that develops and accelerates breakthrough ideas, products, and experiences, powered by Dolphin's unmatched cross-marketing expertise and relationships across every vertical of pop culture from entertainment, music, sports, hospitality and fashion to consumer brands, and purpose-driven initiatives.
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SOURCE: Dolphin Entertainment
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